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Key Concepts Most botanical exposures result in minimal toxicity and management is largely supportive. Most serious toxicities result from exposure to plants with anticholinergic, antimitotic, cardiovascular or convulsive properties. Most cases of mushroom ingestion in which gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms begin…
Key Concepts The clinical pattern of acute and chronic lithium toxicity is different. Gastrointestinal symptoms occur early, and neurologic toxicity manifests late in acute toxicity. Neurologic findings (e.g., tremors, altered mental status and seizures) often are presenting signs of chronic…